NYT Crossword

"Drop it!" NYT Crossword Clue

24D | 11 letters

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PUTTHATDOWN

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Why This Answer Fits

PUTTHATDOWN is the 11-letter answer for the clue "Drop it!". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 24D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PUTTHATDOWN in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • PUTTHATDOWN has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 24D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into an 11-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Drop it!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into an 11-letter slot.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 24D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 24D
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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